Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Lawton Chiles Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Lawton Chiles Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton Chiles Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawton Chiles Middle School is ranked #2302 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lawton Chiles Middle School often compared to?
Lawton Chiles Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Country Club Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lawton Chiles Middle School?
563 students attend Lawton Chiles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lawton Chiles Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton Chiles Middle School?
Lawton Chiles Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawton Chiles Middle School offer ?
Lawton Chiles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawton Chiles Middle School part of?
I go to Lawton chiles middle this school is the boom!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Hey
54/7/2017
I only wish I had enrolled my daughter here sooner. I have lived blocks away from the school for almost 20 years. When my daughter finished her 5th grade at Spanish Lake Elementary (a wonderful beyond words school), her next logical step was LCMS. While the school was already under a new principal, Mr. Nelson Izquierdo, I could not envision myself sending my little princess there due to the school's reputation from years before. Even though I spoke with LCMS teachers and with office staff who assured me the school was changing under Mr. Izquierdo's watch, a bad reputation takes years to shed. So, I made what I now consider "the biggest" academic mistake I have made with her. I enrolled her in the nearest charter school, who shall remain nameless. I thought the charter school was so prestigious school, with a waiting list, and so hard to get in. Live and learn!Fast forward 2 years later, now my little one is entering 8th grade...when my daughter asked the charter school to take on extra math classes, this request was quickly denied, even though (a) the extra class was available, and (b) her math grades of A (final grade) and 4 (FSA) supported her request. What school who truly cares about their students, turns away a student who is asking for 'more work'? If the student is prepared to take the chance, give up free time, and take on added stress, what right does a school have to hold the student back? Maybe they are too worried about their own standing and pick and choose who they take the chance on? Or maybe it's who you know? At the charter school, her schedule for 8th grade was not challenging. This is very detrimental because our human brain needs the challenge. The more we ask of it, the more it produces. In addition, colleges like to see applicants who choose the challenging classes - not algebra 1 and physical science in 8th grade! I withdrew her from the charter, an A student, and the office staff did not even ask why. They don't care, they have a list of names waiting to take her space. Update: My daughter is one grading period away from finishing her 8th grade at Lawton Chiles Middle School. She is thriving. She is enrolled in 4 Cambridge courses. She feels at home at LCMS, where they allow all students to work towards reaching their potential. She's a cheerleader, has played for the soccer team, tried out for all sports, is involved in several clubs, including FBLA, NJHS... There is also dual enrollment available for qualifying students. I wrote and updated this review to let parents in the area, especially those who are in their last year at SLE and considering where to send their baby next year know that there is a wonderful middle school in our community. Yes, LCMS is a B school, but it's in an upward trend. The nearest charter school is a B too - that's the middle and the high school, both a B. Who knew? Look it up.I encourage you to give LCMS a chance, where the principal not only wants the students to learn how to solve a problem, but what to do with the solution, how to put it to use. LCMS is not afraid to give their students the chance to soar.
- Posted by Parent - Mayilet Fernandez
54/26/2014
This school is known for fights, but our new principal, Mr.Esquierdo, has stopped all that junky behavior. This school also has a Cambridge Magnet program, which allows you to get a scholarship if you're willing to stay in it. They have many groups such as photography club, cheerleading, sports, and many more after-school activities. Teachers here are very nice, that is if you aren't disrespectful or rude. The students here however, don't exactly know what respect is. A lot don't even follow dress code, which is a white or green polo, and black or khaki pants. I hope you enjoyed this review of a 6th grade student's perspective. Although very many of our school's students are very bright. I am in the Cambridge Magnet program.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - krist
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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